CVE-2020-6359: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer PLT File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated PLT file received from untrusted sources which results in crashing of the application and becoming temporarily unavailable until the user restarts the application, this is caused due to Improper Input Validation.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PLT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-6359?
CVE-2020-6359 has a severity rating that indicates moderate impact due to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6359?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6359, ensure that only trusted sources are used to obtain PLT files.
What applications are affected by CVE-2020-6359?
CVE-2020-6359 affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
What types of files can trigger the vulnerability in CVE-2020-6359?
CVE-2020-6359 can be triggered by manipulated PLT files from untrusted sources.
What happens when CVE-2020-6359 is exploited?
When exploited, CVE-2020-6359 causes the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer application to crash and become temporarily unavailable.